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Microplastics Exposure Linked to Digestive, Reproductive and Respiratory Health Risks

Microplastics Exposure Linked to Digestive, Reproductive and Respiratory Health Risks

Microplastics exposure has been linked to multiple health risks, including increased colon cancer risk, sperm and testicular damage, and injury or inflammation to the lungs, according to a recent report led by researchers at University of California San Francisco’s (UCSF) Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Researchers […]
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Resilience at Scale: A Systems Approach to Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Planning

Resilience at Scale: A Systems Approach to Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Planning

Resilience at Scale: A Systems Approach to Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Planning

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A systems approach to resilient infrastructure planning represents a breakthrough opportunity to revolutionize how donors maximize their investment impact, allowing them to work smarter to achieve resilient infrastructure at scale.

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Wed, 01/15/2025 – 21:11

Publication Date
10/09/2024

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Adaptation
Infrastructure

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Global

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PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Used on Farms Could Significantly Raise Health Risks, EPA Draft Guidelines Warn

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Used on Farms Could Significantly Raise Health Risks, EPA Draft Guidelines Warn

Toxic chemicals from sewage sludge used as fertilizer pose health risks to those who regularly consume products from farms that use it, in some instances raising cancer risk by “several orders of magnitude” over what is considered acceptable by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), federal officials said on Tuesday. EPA’s draft risk assessment, […]
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